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Driving and Transportation

Fri, 08/01/2008 - 17:09

Hello,

My name is Janet and I just had my most recent gran mal seizure on Monday, July 28th.  My doctor says that the state of Florida will not allow me to drive for six months after a seizure, which although EXTREMELY bothersome, it is completely understandable.

For me, I am finding it very difficult to cope with my not driving. I am a very independent person. Everyday after work I either go to the gym or to dance classes. I never just go home - I don't have any children and my husband gets home late from work. 

Please let me know how you guys are getting up and about. Public transportation in Miami is dismal. Do you know if epiliptics qualify for special transportations benefits? I feel really bad in having my husband and mother taking me places. What's great is that I work with my husband, so it's not that completely bad - although I used to sleep in a bit more when I drove myself :)

I find myself feeling so anxious just knowing that I can't take my car and go. 

Would love to hear from you 

Janet :)

 

Comments

Re: Driving and Transportation

Submitted by nmboone on Sun, 2008-08-03 - 02:20
I'm very sorry about that!  I know how that must feel, because I live in a rural area, and if they take my license away, I'm not sure how I'll get to work/ school.  But you'll get it back soon enough!  I'm scared that my license will get taken away too but hopefully it won't.  I have JME and honestly don't think I should have it taken away, especially if the medication I'm taking is controlling it well.  Have a great day, and I hope you get your license back very soon!

Re: Driving and Transportation

Submitted by STEELERGIRL on Sun, 2008-08-03 - 06:37

I know how you feel about not being able to drive. I have grand mal seizures and they have been at night. My last one was 3 or 4 years ago. I had my license taken away twice for 6 months each. I just had another grand mal on Friday Aug 1 2008 and now I cannot drive again. I was having an MRI and had the seizure there. This was my first daytime seizure. I have to depend on people again to take me to dr appts and other errands. I have had back surgery last June of 2007 and am not much better with the pain. I have tried so many different things for my back and now another seizures makes me even more depressed. But I have no other choice because if I get in an accident my husband and I could lose everything we have worked for. So I guess 6 months is not bad.

I know how you feel about not being able to drive. I have grand mal seizures and they have been at night. My last one was 3 or 4 years ago. I had my license taken away twice for 6 months each. I just had another grand mal on Friday Aug 1 2008 and now I cannot drive again. I was having an MRI and had the seizure there. This was my first daytime seizure. I have to depend on people again to take me to dr appts and other errands. I have had back surgery last June of 2007 and am not much better with the pain. I have tried so many different things for my back and now another seizures makes me even more depressed. But I have no other choice because if I get in an accident my husband and I could lose everything we have worked for. So I guess 6 months is not bad.

Re: Driving and Transportation

Submitted by tannie on Sun, 2008-08-03 - 08:35

It seems to me you could have your husband take you to work and a friend or co-worker take you home. Atleast you could get out to work? Well, I couldn't work my whole pregnacy, so I know how stressful it can be. I was depressed too, but if your seizures are under control you can drive again like me. That will be a wonderful feeling. Where I live they have public transportation for people with e or other disabilities, so check your local social services for that. Good luck and remember, it is better not to drive than to kill yourself or someone else. Be safe! 

It seems to me you could have your husband take you to work and a friend or co-worker take you home. Atleast you could get out to work? Well, I couldn't work my whole pregnacy, so I know how stressful it can be. I was depressed too, but if your seizures are under control you can drive again like me. That will be a wonderful feeling. Where I live they have public transportation for people with e or other disabilities, so check your local social services for that. Good luck and remember, it is better not to drive than to kill yourself or someone else. Be safe! 

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